Best Lawyers in Georgia, United States for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Laura concentrates her practice in the healthcare industry, regularly representing providers including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and sub-acute facilities in all phases of litigation related to both general and professional liability claims. She also maintains a regulatory practice, advising providers on regulatory compliance, assisting with internal investigations, self-reporting requirements, risk management, policy development and legislative interpre...

Sheila Kazemian is an associate in our Atlanta office and focuses on medical malpractice defense and national trial counsel work Earlier in her career, Sheila interned for the Georgia Hospital Association during the legislative session and worked for lobbying groups focused on representing physicians and specialists. In addition, Sheila worked as a legislative intern for Hall Booth Smith, and she interned for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Georgia Attorney General’s Office. She ...

Marissa Merrill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Transportation Law. Marissa, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

OVER $100 MILLION WON FOR CLIENTS After years of practicing as a defense attorney, Bill Daniel decided to transition to personal injury law. A strong believer in a personal approach to personal injury, Bill’s practice is defined by his open and honest communication with his client and strong commitment to thorough, five-star representation.

Devon Zawko is a personal injury attorney with nearly 7 years of legal experience. She previously worked on medical malpractice cases at a top medical malpractice defense firm in Atlanta. During that time, she worked cases from beginning to end and second-chaired multiple trials in venues across Georgia. Devon's defense background provides valuable insight into how insurance companies and defense counsel evaluate claims. Now on the plaintiffs’ side of the courtroom, this knowledge allow...

Wayne Satterfield is a Partner in the Atlanta office of Hall Booth Smith, and his practice focuses on the defense of high exposure cases including medical malpractice, negligent security, premises liability, Dram shop/liquor liability, and transportation matters. Wayne is well-versed in all stages of litigation and has tried numerous cases through verdict in both federal and state courts. He is also a member of Hall Booth Smith’s National Trial Counsel Strategic Team and has assisted in...

J.D. Easley is a Partner in the Alpharetta office, practicing in personal injury, general liability, premises liability, and insurance coverage matters. He also represents law firms and attorneys in professional malpractice matters. Prior to joining HBS, J.D. represented employers and insurers in workers’ compensation cases, handling cases from the trial level to the Georgia Court of Appeals. He also trained business owners and managers to ensure compliance with requirements and anticip...

Jacquelyn Clarke is a Partner in our Atlanta office and also serves as Lead Hiring Partner, overseeing the hiring of associate attorneys across all HBS offices while focusing on the Southeast. Jacque specializes in the defense of both health care providers and professional malpractice matters and focuses her practice on complex medical malpractice cases. Her experience includes a wide variety of areas including heart and spine surgeries, anesthesia claims, and birth trauma cases. Since the be...

Victoria Nease is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Victoria, who practices law in Savannah, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Victoria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kyle B. Waddell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Kyle B., who practices law in Augusta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kyle B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Courtney Walker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Courtney, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Courtney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Spencor Hall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Spencor, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Spencor is held by other top lawyers in the same geograph...